Islam and muhammadiyah learning approaches to enhance emotional and spiritual intelligence

Abstract

The digital age raises a variety of increasingly complex problems. College students as one of  the main actors of the nation's progress are demanded to be able to utilize and develop technological advances in the midst of global competition. One aspect that is needed is the presence of soft skills that cannot be replaced by current technology. Al-Islam and Muhammadiyah (AIK) as a compulsory subject must not miss its role in following the times. AIK must remain a stronghold in overcoming moral problems as part of the inevitable reality of the times. Many works of literature reviewed and studied this matter. But, none of them focused on yet how to deliver AIK to enhance emotional and spiritual intelligence as needed today from the learning approach aspect. This paper aims to explore approaches that can be used in AIK learning so that it not only functions as a cognitive knowledge but is also able to enhance students' emotional and spiritual intelligence. This research uses library research to search for both primary and secondary data sources. The findings of this study outline there are two approaches that can be used by educators in AIK learning to realize Muhammadiyah's educational goals. Both are contextual approaches and distance learning approaches. The contextual approach in AIK can be done with problem-based learning, project-based learning, and storytelling methods. The distance approach in AIK can be done with the blended learning method, giving meaningful tasks. Of course, these approaches must be accompanied
by the example of an educator and the habit of behavior that show emotional and spiritual intelligence. This research has useful value for learning practices, although there will still be innovations in learning that can answer all needs.